Careers & Internships

The Long Center is a fun and dynamic place to work in Austin. Please check the available listings below to see if we’re accepting applications for employment. Applications for internships are accepted year-round.

CURRENT LISTINGS

To apply for a current job listing, please email cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and references to careers@thelongcenter.org. No phone calls please.

VP of Live Arts & Community Outreach

The Long Center seeks a Vice President of Live Arts & Community Outreach who will be an inspiring leader and collaborative and active member of Austin’s dynamic, celebrated Live Arts Community

Position Summary

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving as an integral member of the executive team, The Vice President of Live Arts and Community Outreach has primary responsibility for creating and executing a programming and outreach strategy that aligns with the organization’s vision and is fully integrated into and supportive of the unique arts and cultural ecology of Austin. The Vice President of Live Arts & Community Outreach develops, manages and implements all of the Long Center’s live arts, education and community outreach programming and initiatives. This position builds and maintains vital partnerships with the City of Austin and local cultural organizations and programmatic partners including the founding resident and resident company relationships. The Vice President of Live Arts & Community Outreach will lead a team of experienced professionals to cultivate seamless collaboration internally and throughout our community while building programs and events that reflect the vibrancy, diversity and trailblazing spirit of Austin.

The successful candidate will be a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic leader with experience programming for a broad spectrum of venues and audiences. He/she will have demonstrated success in creating relevant and meaningful education and outreach initiatives and building strong local and national partnerships. While it is essential that the VP of Live Arts and Community Outreach brings financial acumen and a focus on sustainable solutions to the position, is it also critical that he/she lead his/her team to retain the creative spark and focus on mission that drives the Long Center.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategy, Vision and Leadership

Serve as a key member of the Long Center’s executive leadership team assisting in setting vision, structure and policy for the entire organization.

Contribute to the development of the Long Center’s strategic goals and objectives as well as creation and management of the strategic business plan for all aspects of programming, education and community outreach.

Lead a programming team to research, evaluate risk, curate, and contract artists for the Long Center, creating a robust live arts calendar of experiences which engages the variety of audiences in Austin’s highly competitive market throughout our multiple venues.

Work with in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Development and Operations colleagues to assure effective fundraising, ticket sales, and execution of all events.

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for our education and community programs to ensure that we are living our vision that All Austinites deserve access to world-class arts and cultural experiences.

Key Partner Cultivation

Serves an ambassador to and advocate for the Austin arts and culture community.

Cultivate collaboration with other presenters, promoters and cultural organizations.

Maintain key civic relationships including partnerships with City of Austin staff and elected officials.

Understand the local arts ecology and develop strong alliances with local artists.

Cultivate key national and international industry relationships in the live arts field.

Lead Programming and Outreach Department

Hire, train and supervise a dynamic multidisciplinary team of programming professionals, articulating artistic vision, directing the development of a cohesive season, and encouraging collaboration.

Serve as a strong manager and mentor for programming and education colleagues.

Help to set and cultivate a positive and inclusive company culture.

Fiscal Oversight

Develop, monitor and forecast live arts, community and education program budgets.

Support fiscal goals of the organization and support the development of prudent strategies towards sustainable growth.

Sales & Marketing Director

Summary: The Sales & Marketing Director supports the Marketing team and reports directly to the CMO, as the keepr of the brand. Oversees all aspects of the Long Center’s marketing activities; both long-range and day-to-day.

Primary Responsibilities

Branding

Working directly with the CMO, continue to evolve brand strategy and standards for the Long Center’s vision and mission.

Oversee the brand compliance of all Long Center marketing and communication materials, to drive consistency across all communication channels on and off premise.

Oversee all communication plans with marketing team, for the benefit of building brand awareness in the community and expanding to new audiences.

House Manager

Summary:The The House Manager reports to the Director of Event Experience, and along with the entire Long Center staff, supports a service culture devoted to creating unparalleled, safe, and positive experiences for all guests and clients of the Long Center.

Qualifications:

Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Identify and follow Long Center policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization’s goals and values; benefit organization through outside activities; support affirmative action and respect diversity.

React well under pressure; manage several responsibilities at once; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follow through on commitments.

Ability to lift items weighting up to 50 pounds, and can stand for extended periods of time.